Craving Corned Beef and Growling for Guinness?
After studying abroad in Ireland, I reserve the right to declare a Milwaukee Irish Pub authentic. I gulped in Galway, lapped up in Limerick, drank in Dublin, and consumed in Cork, always enjoying the unique Emerald Isle brews and foodstuffs. Following are the best Irish pubs in Milwaukee for beers like Harp, Guinness, Smithwicks, and Murphy’s and for Irish dishes like shepherd’s pie and potato leek soup. If you need a break from the Miller and bratwursts of Milwaukee’s German heritage, enjoy some perfect pints in the cozy confines of these Irish pubs.1. County Clare
1234 N. Astor St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
800-942-5273
www.countyclare-inn.com
MCTS Route: 10, 30
County Clare is a well-rounded Irish cultural experience for Milwaukee residents. It’s not just a pub; it’s also a full restaurant and inn. Located near downtown on quaint Astor Street but far enough from buzzing activity to retain quiet charm, this establishment is named after a humble western coastal county. Besides the expected selection of beers, County Clare pours some strong Irish coffee. For lunch or dinner, try the Irish root soup made with sweet potatoes and leek – or the corned beef sandwich. Popular with neighborhood residents on the “Lower East Side” of Milwaukee, County Clare attracts a more intellectual crowd than its counterparts and is also considered the most gay-friendly of the pubs. Irish music is featured several times a week with a schedule of changing acts and recurring acts, including a singing bartender. County Clare also boasts a comfortable inn, a conference space for private gatherings, and even group excursions to Ireland itself. All around, County Clare is tops for Irish chugging and cuisine in Milwaukee.
2. Mo’s Irish Pub
710 N. Plankinton Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
414-272-0721
www.mosirishpub.com
MCTS Routes: all downtown service on Wisconsin Ave.
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